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CARE Grant Case Study: SafePath Products

Posted on December 4, 2017

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

SafePath Products received a CARE grant to begin manufacturing products comprised of post-consumer carpet backing (known as post-consumer carpet calcium carbonate, or PC4) and other recycled materials at its Northern California facility. Later, operations were moved into a new, expanded facility more than double in size. Carpet backing in the form of fine granules is mixed with recycled rubber to manufacture commercial ADA-compliant ramps, transitions, landscaping edging and other products. Grant-funded equipment included presses and molds. SafePath Products is also a manufacturer of Double GreenTM products, which incorporate California post-consumer carpet and at least one other recycled material.

SafePath Products notes that the carpet recycling industry is small but has advanced significantly in the last three years.

“While we are grateful for the monies provided by the CARE grant, we feel we had a hand in earning (the grant) by our commitment to serve those with disabilities while utilizing materials destined for the landfill. We have also developed a robust marketing program selling into various market channels. We are committed to continuing our mission to utilize recycled feedstock in all our products, and make this planet a little greener with every project.”

This is one of a series of case studies that illustrate the impact of grant funding on the carpet recycling industry in California.CARE will offer a Cycle 2 round of grants to support capital improvements and product testing in late 2017. Sign up for updates here.